[{"id":375,"date":"2026-06-30T19:36:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T19:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/?p=375"},"modified":"2026-06-30T17:36:34","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T17:36:34","slug":"june-2026-cio-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/2026\/06\/30\/june-2026-cio-update\/","title":{"rendered":"June 2026 CIO Update"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we end Fiscal Year &#8217;26 and prepare for the upcoming Fall semester, I&#8217;d like to share some information regarding a couple of key infrastructure improvements. Reliable network connectivity is the invisible backbone of our University, enabling everything from teaching and learning to research and daily administrative operations.\u00a0 To ensure this foundation remains robust and secure, Technology Services is committed to building scalable and nimble infrastructure that supports our community\u2019s evolving needs.\u00a0 Two recent initiatives highlight this ongoing work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Strengthening Core Network Services: DNS\/DHCP Modernization<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the past year, the Infrastructure Services team completed a major migration of the University\u2019s central DNS and DHCP services to EfficientIP. While these services operate behind the scenes, they play a critical role in the daily experience of our students, faculty, and staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>DNS (Domain Name System) <\/strong>acts as the \u201caddress book\u201d of our network, translating familiar names like <em>vcu.edu<\/em> into the numeric IP addresses computers use to locate resources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)<\/strong> automatically assigns these numeric addresses to our devices when they connect, enabling seamless and secure access to other services throughout the University.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Together, DNS and DHCP quietly support everything from accessing websites and email to research systems, classroom technologies, and campus operations.The adoption of EfficientIP for these services was driven by the need for a more sustainable fiscal model, as well as an opportunity to modernize how we deliver core network services.\u00a0 The new platform introduces a more flexible and scalable foundation that reduces reliance on legacy infrastructure while strengthening our ability to support future growth and emerging technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2026\/06\/image.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-383\" style=\"width:437px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scope of this effort was significant, requiring the migration of more than <strong>16,000 internal DNS records<\/strong>, approximately <strong>9,000 external records<\/strong>, and over <strong>2,000 DHCP scopes<\/strong>.&nbsp; Through careful planning, extensive testing, and close collaboration with campus partners and vendors, work was completed with minimal disruption and was largely unnoticed by most users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new platform also enhances resilience and availability.&nbsp; Specifically, by extending DNS services into the public cloud, we have improved redundancy and strengthened uptime for both internal and Internet-facing resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Transforming Wireless Connectivity: 3,000+ New Access Points<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In parallel with core network enhancements, Infrastructure Services also completed a large-scale effort to replace more than <strong>3,000 legacy wireless access points<\/strong> across our Monroe Park and VCU Health campuses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wireless connectivity is a key enabler of student success, research innovation, and daily operations at VCU.&nbsp; Many of the devices that support these functions were reaching \u201cend-of-life,\u201d meaning they would no longer be eligible for security updates or vendor support.&nbsp; Replacing this equipment reduces risk, improves performance, and positions the University to take advantage of modern wireless capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Delivering this initiative required extensive coordination across more than <strong>130 buildings<\/strong>, including classrooms, residence halls, offices, and research environments with specialized access and safety requirements.&nbsp; The team worked closely with building managers, campus stakeholders, and vendor partners to complete installations while minimizing disruption to daily learning, research, and operational activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"381\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2026\/06\/Maps-1024x381.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-388\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2.6877312268773124;width:671px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2026\/06\/Maps-1024x381.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2026\/06\/Maps-300x112.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2026\/06\/Maps-768x286.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2026\/06\/Maps-1536x572.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2026\/06\/Maps.jpeg 1634w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new Cisco Meraki and Catalyst access points provide improved performance, enhanced security, and modern management capabilities.\u00a0 These tools provide our teams with greater visibility into network health, while advancing a resilient foundation that supports collaborative learning, research, and student success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to the teams who meticulously planned and implemented these critical improvements!  Stay tuned for next month&#8217;s blog, where I will focus on changes and improvements in our Learning Systems area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have a wonderful summer!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we end Fiscal Year &#8217;26 and prepare for the upcoming Fall semester, I&#8217;d like to share some information regarding a couple of key infrastructure improvements. Reliable network connectivity is the invisible backbone of our University, enabling everything from teaching and learning to research and daily administrative operations.\u00a0 To ensure this foundation remains robust and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-375","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/375","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=375"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/375\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":391,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/375\/revisions\/391"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=375"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=375"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=375"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":371,"date":"2026-05-11T14:18:57","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T14:18:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/?p=371"},"modified":"2026-05-11T14:35:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T14:35:14","slug":"vcus-response-to-the-instructure-canvas-cybersecurity-incident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/2026\/05\/11\/vcus-response-to-the-instructure-canvas-cybersecurity-incident\/","title":{"rendered":"VCU\u2019s response to the Instructure Canvas cybersecurity incident"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">VCU Technology Services wants to provide the VCU community with an update regarding the recent service disruptions and cybersecurity events involving Instructure (Canvas). While Instructure has restored service, we are committed to transparency regarding what happened, what data was involved, and how you can protect yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Happened<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On May 1st, 2026, Instructure, the company that provides Canvas, alerted customers that a criminal cybersecurity event had occurred on April 30th. On May 6, 2026, VCU received notification from Instructure that VCU was impacted by the cyber incident, but no details were given to VCU related to who or what types of data were impacted at that time. On the afternoon of May 7th, around 4:00pm, a second event occurred where ransom notes appeared on the login pages of several universities, including VCU. This led to a temporary shutdown of the Canvas environment for emergency maintenance by Instructure. Canvas was brought back online later that evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Current Status<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Canvas has been fully operational since late in the evening of May 7th. VCU Technology Services has performed initial security checks on our courses and has not found signs of malware, but we are continuing to monitor the environment closely and is advising all individuals using Canvas to exercise caution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Data Was Exposed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Based on information provided by Instructure, the exposed data appears to include names, student IDs, email addresses and Canvas messages, and at this time, did not appear to include passwords, date of birth, government identifiers, or financial information. Core learning data (course content, submissions, etc.) was also not compromised. Instructure has not yet provided us with a specific list of affected individuals or a full accounting of the compromised data as it relates to VCU. We have sought and continue to seek additional clarifications from Instructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recommended Next Steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While Instructure has provided assurances that their infrastructure is now safe, the exposure of contact information and student IDs increases the risk of phishing and social engineering attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Be Alert for Phishing:<\/strong> Expect an increase in sophisticated &#8220;scam&#8221; emails. Attackers may use your name, ID, or even reference previous Canvas messages to look legitimate. Do not trust unexpected emails asking you to &#8220;re-verify&#8221; your account or &#8220;unlock&#8221; your Canvas access. Always verify that emails come from an official university address.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use Official Login Paths:<\/strong> Never log in to Canvas through a link sent in an email or a text message. Always navigate directly to the official VCU Canvas URL in your browser: https:\/\/canvas.vcu.edu<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Verify Password Resets:<\/strong> Instructure has stated that passwords were not compromised. However, if you receive a password reset prompt that you did not request, do not click it and report it to the <a href=\"https:\/\/go.vcu.edu\/itsc\">IT Support Center<\/a> immediately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Report Suspicious Activity:<\/strong> If you see anything unusual within your Canvas dashboard or receive suspicious messages from other users, please report it to the <a href=\"https:\/\/go.vcu.edu\/itsc\">IT Support Center<\/a> immediately.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">VCU&#8217;s Ongoing Response<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are actively monitoring the situation and working directly with Instructure to obtain a full accounting of what data was accessed and which individuals were affected. We are also enhancing our monitoring of all user activities within Canvas to ensure the environment remains secure. We will continue to provide updates as new information becomes available, and any new incidents will be posted to our <a href=\"https:\/\/it.vcustatus.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/it.vcustatus.com\/\">VCU IT Status page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We understand the stress that service disruptions and security events cause, especially during the end to a busy semester. Thank you for your patience and for remaining vigilant.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>VCU Technology Services wants to provide the VCU community with an update regarding the recent service disruptions and cybersecurity events involving Instructure (Canvas). While Instructure has restored service, we are committed to transparency regarding what happened, what data was involved, and how you can protect yourself. What Happened On May 1st, 2026, Instructure, the company [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":826,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[2,4,3],"class_list":["post-371","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-canvas","tag-cyberincident","tag-instructure"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/371","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/826"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=371"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/371\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=371"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=371"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=371"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":363,"date":"2026-02-28T22:47:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-28T22:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/?p=363"},"modified":"2026-02-28T22:47:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-28T22:47:13","slug":"february-2026-cio-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/2026\/02\/28\/february-2026-cio-update\/","title":{"rendered":"February 2026 CIO Update"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As winter (hopefully) dies down and we approach Spring Break, I want to share some updates on various projects and initiatives underway in Technology Services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Upgrading Campus Infrastructure, Hosting, and Cloud<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A major deliverable of our <a href=\"https:\/\/cio.ts.vcu.edu\/initiatives\/enterprise-it-risk-project\/\">Enterprise IT Risk Project<\/a> is transitioning &#8220;housed&#8221; servers to a centralized hosted environment. Discussions are currently underway with units to review what servers can transition, and to create timelines for migration to the new model. Alongside our hosting transitions, Information Security has officially completed the build-out of our new AWS cloud environment, which is currently awaiting the provisioning of its first domain controller. To support this shift to the cloud, our <a href=\"https:\/\/spp.vcu.edu\/\">SPP<\/a> site will be updated with the new AWS offering, and officially retire the old &#8220;housed&#8221; server option. We are also exploring an Azure High-Performance Computing (HPC) setup in partnership with OVPRI.  On the physical infrastructure side, fiber relocation will be moving forward for the new 700 W. Grace Residence Hall, with a purchase order and city construction permits recently issued. Construction of the new duct bank and cutover of fiber will be occuring in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-28-at-5.21.28-PM-1024x499.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-366\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2.053946664629021;width:470px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-28-at-5.21.28-PM-1024x499.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-28-at-5.21.28-PM-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-28-at-5.21.28-PM-768x374.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-28-at-5.21.28-PM-1536x748.png 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-28-at-5.21.28-PM.png 1980w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">C<strong>ampus Spaces and the Mobile ID Rollout<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A massive campus-wide initiative is underway to transition to the Atrium card management system and roll out Digital and Mobile IDs. Our teams are officially adopting a &#8220;mobile-first&#8221; strategy for university credentials.  While physical IDs will continue to be available for some use cases, digital credentials on a mobile device will be supported for buliding access, campus dining, and many other services. The project kicked off in January, and data integrations are actively being worked on to support this exciting modernization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"440\" height=\"874\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-28-at-5.17.24-PM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-365\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.5034379332786282;width:232px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-28-at-5.17.24-PM.png 440w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-28-at-5.17.24-PM-151x300.png 151w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additionally, classroom and event spaces are getting major upgrades. The team is currently coordinating a mocked-up system setup for the Oliver Hall 4084B HyFlex\/Hybrid Showcase Classroom, which will feature an advanced Zoom Room PC. Our Media Support Services team has also officially added the Cary &amp; Belvidere Events Space to the IT Project Portfolio; this renovation of the former Chili&#8217;s restaurant will serve as the new home for VCU Catering and also feature a new event and conferencing center for multiple events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Transforming Telecommunications and Print<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) project is entering a crucial vebdor evaluation phase. As we review top contenders, the project team is setting up testing sandboxes and conducting deep-dive meetings with key constituent groups including the VCU Health Systems Patient Assistance Center and our own IT Support Center to fully develop the integrations needed to deliver new call center functionality that will help to drive efficiencies and improve the customer service experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For our campus printing needs, the Managed Print committee has successfully selected Canon as our managed print vendor with 100% consensus. The team is currently drafting a bridge agreement and reviewing new device pricing to ensure a seamless transition for the university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Security and Vulnerability Management<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keeping our university network safe remains a top priority. The Information Security Office is actively driving a comprehensive Vulnerability Management Program. The team has successfully prioritized network vulnerabilities and is currently in the active remediation phase. This includes working closely with units to resolve outdated system vulnerabilities, with a targeted resolution expected by the end of Spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Streamlining Administrative Systems and AI<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our Collaboration Services team has successfully completed the decommission of the legacy Google Mymail.vcu.edu environment and upgraded our Tableau Server environments to the latest release. Looking ahead, the search is officially on for a replacement of the EMS event scheduling tool, with requirements surveys going out this month and a goal to have a new tool selected by March. Finally, our AI initiatives are rapidly expanding. Alongside our <a href=\"https:\/\/cio.ts.vcu.edu\/ai\/ai-literacy\/\">AI literacy video campaign<\/a>, custom AI bot development is actively underway for the Development and Alumni Relations, Procurement, and School of Pharmacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-28-at-5.24.18-PM-1024x584.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-368\" style=\"width:435px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-28-at-5.24.18-PM-1024x584.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-28-at-5.24.18-PM-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-28-at-5.24.18-PM-768x438.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-28-at-5.24.18-PM.png 1028w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stay tuned for more updates on these and other projects and initiatives, and as always, thanks to the entire Technology Services team!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As winter (hopefully) dies down and we approach Spring Break, I want to share some updates on various projects and initiatives underway in Technology Services. Upgrading Campus Infrastructure, Hosting, and Cloud A major deliverable of our Enterprise IT Risk Project is transitioning &#8220;housed&#8221; servers to a centralized hosted environment. Discussions are currently underway with units [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-363","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/363","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=363"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/363\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=363"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=363"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=363"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":353,"date":"2025-11-30T16:58:47","date_gmt":"2025-11-30T16:58:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/?p=353"},"modified":"2025-12-01T13:41:36","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T13:41:36","slug":"november-2025-cio-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/2025\/11\/30\/november-2025-cio-update\/","title":{"rendered":"November 2025 CIO Update"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I sincerely hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!  I know we are all looking forward to the Winter closing, and while many of us will continue to be working for at least part of this time, I hope all have a chance to recharge and enjoy time with family and friends.  For this month&#8217;s entry, I&#8217;d like to share an update on a key system migration as well as an update on a new policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Infrastructure Services Upgrades to Z<\/strong>abbix<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Infrastructure Services recently completed a significant project: migrating VCU\u2019s enterprise monitoring and alerting platform from the legacy Xymon system to the modern, scalable <strong>Zabbix<\/strong> platform.&nbsp; This transition is a strategic step that supports the University\u2019s goal to build infrastructure that is &#8220;scalable, nimble, and ready for growth.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Legacy to Modern<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For context, Xymon is a legacy tool designed primarily for basic &#8220;up\/down&#8221; status checks. While reliable for its time, it offered limited insight into root causes.&nbsp; <strong>Zabbix<\/strong>, conversely, is an enterprise-grade platform that collects vast amounts of performance data, enabling trend analysis and predictive alerting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"450\" class=\"wp-image-355\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2025\/11\/xymon.jpg\" alt=\"A screenshot illustrating the interface of the legacy Xymon monitoring tool.\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2025\/11\/xymon.jpg 680w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2025\/11\/xymon-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em><em>A screenshot illustrating the interface of the legacy Xymon monitoring tool.<\/em><\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why the Shift Matters<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The needs of VCU\u2019s increasingly complex digital environment eventually outgrew Xymon&#8217;s capabilities.&nbsp; As the open source community maintaining Xymon became less active, security limitations and a lack of API integration posed growing risks.&nbsp; Furthermore, the lack of granular alerting often led to &#8220;alert fatigue,&#8221; leaving technical teams overwhelmed by broad notifications that did not always align with their responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong><em>\u201c<\/em><\/strong><em>Zabbix runs laps around Xymon when it comes to alerting and integration.<\/em><strong><em>\u201d<\/em><\/strong><br>\u2013 Enterprise Platform team member<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Strategic Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Zabbix is now centrally monitoring roughly 1,400 systems and applications across Windows, Linux, our private cloud environment, and externally hosted applications in the public cloud.&nbsp; Key improvements include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Proactive Detection:<\/strong> Monitoring complex metrics, such as hypervisor cluster health, enables us to detect issues <em>before <\/em>they impact the University.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Automation:<\/strong> Zabbix\u2019s robust API enables Infrastructure Services, in collaboration with other teams, to trigger <strong>Ansible Automation Platform<\/strong> actions, automatically resolving issues\u2014such as CAS service failures\u2014in real time without manual intervention.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Security &amp; Targeted Alerting:<\/strong> The security of monitoring data has been enhanced, and customizable alerts ensure the right teams are notified via their preferred channels (email, Slack, or Google Chat).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"409\" class=\"wp-image-357\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2025\/11\/zabbix-1.jpg\" alt=\"A screenshot depicting one of the dashboards created by the \nInfrastructure Services team for the new Zabbix platform.\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2025\/11\/zabbix-1.jpg 672w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2025\/11\/zabbix-1-300x183.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/figure><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>A screenshot depicting one of the dashboards created by the <\/em><em><br><\/em><em>Infrastructure Services team for the new Zabbix platform.<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Collaboration and Operational Impact<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This successful migration was a &#8220;greenfield&#8221; deployment achieved through partnership between the Server Operations and Enterprise Platform teams, in close collaboration with stakeholders throughout Technology Services and the broader University community.&nbsp; By running Zabbix alongside the legacy system for several months, the teams ensured a low-risk transition with zero downtime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong><em>\u201c<\/em><\/strong><em>I like it much better than Xymon; there are more features that help us monitor more efficiently.<\/em><strong><em>\u201d<\/em><\/strong><br>\u2013 NOC team member<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meanwhile, the operational impact was immediate.&nbsp; The Network Operations Center (NOC)\u2014the team that keeps a 24&#215;7 eye on the University&#8217;s systems\u2014reports that the new platform has streamlined daily workflows.&nbsp; By offering a richer feature set and more relevant alert data, Zabbix allows staff to triage and respond to incidents more efficiently than ever before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Looking Ahead<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With Zabbix now established as a pillar of our core infrastructure platform, Technology Services is now positioned to enhance service-level observability\u2014monitoring the holistic health of entire user-facing services rather than just individual servers or application processes.&nbsp; These next steps will help ensure the digital tools that VCU students and faculty rely on remain consistently available, resilient, and performant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>VCU&#8217;s New Generative AI Policy: Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">VCU has officially enacted a new institutional policy, \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/vcu.public.doctract.com\/doctract\/documentportal\/08DE25FC31398F5D486E7414FA311446\">Acceptable Use of Generative AI Technology<\/a>,\u201d setting clear boundaries for how employees and affiliates should engage with generative AI tools while working. The policy&#8217;s purpose is to ensure all uses of GenAI align with VCU\u2019s core values and regulatory frameworks, promoting secure, ethical, and mission-consistent practices across research, learning, and operations. By clearly defining VCU-approved tools and data handling protocols, the university aims to maintain academic integrity and manage risks associated with these rapidly evolving technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The policy establishes two critical requirements for all users. First, strict guidelines are placed on data security, prohibiting the input of sensitive (Category II) or confidential\/regulated (Category I) university data into public, non-approved AI platforms. Secondly, individual accountability is emphasized: users are responsible for verifying the accuracy, integrity, and legal appropriateness of all AI-generated content. This includes ensuring compliance with intellectual property rights, contractual obligations, and key regulations such as FERPA and HIPAA.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To ensure comprehensive understanding and adherence to these new standards, VCU Technology Services is focusing on AI Literacy, and is preparing to launch resources, training, guidance, and other AI awareness materials in 2026 to the VCU community.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to all for bringing these important initiatives to fruition, and best wishes for an awesome holiday season!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alex<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I sincerely hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday! I know we are all looking forward to the Winter closing, and while many of us will continue to be working for at least part of this time, I hope all have a chance to recharge and enjoy time with family and friends. For this month&#8217;s [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-353","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/353","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=353"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/353\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=353"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=353"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=353"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":345,"date":"2025-09-30T19:18:52","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T19:18:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/?p=345"},"modified":"2025-09-30T19:18:56","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T19:18:56","slug":"september-2025-cio-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/2025\/09\/30\/september-2025-cio-update\/","title":{"rendered":"September 2025 CIO Update"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to an amazing team effort, the start of the Fall semester went remarkably smoothly with no major issues occurring.  This was achieved while launching multiple new services and improving existing ones.  I know our students, faculty, and staff are deeply appreciative of the service and support they receive, and I am thankful for all of the  contributions made by VCU&#8217;s outstanding team of IT professionals.  This month I would like to highlight a couple of new services as well as provide a reminder and some new resources around security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>RamsCentral Updates<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re excited to share that RamsCentral continues to evolve with the development of several new dashboards\u2014and more are on the way. These enhancements are part of our ongoing commitment to improving visibility, operational transparency, and data-driven decision-making across our IT landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The newly launched dashboards provide streamlined access to key performance metrics, service tracking, and change management insights. They are designed to empower teams with the information they need to make informed decisions quickly and confidently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Currently available dashboards include views tailored for IT Analysts, HR Analysts, Change Advisory Board (CAB), Change Management, and a TS-specific executive dashboard. Looking ahead, Phase One of our Reporting dashboards is set to launch in early October, followed by a redesigned Survey process and its corresponding dashboard later this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"531\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2025\/09\/Top-10-Service-Requests-1024x531.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-346\" style=\"width:723px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2025\/09\/Top-10-Service-Requests-1024x531.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2025\/09\/Top-10-Service-Requests-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2025\/09\/Top-10-Service-Requests-768x398.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2025\/09\/Top-10-Service-Requests-1536x796.png 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2025\/09\/Top-10-Service-Requests.png 1605w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>All current and future dashboards are accessible through the Analyst role in RamsCentral. For guidance on accessing and using these tools, please refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/knowledgebase.vcu.edu\/portal\/app\/portlets\/results\/viewsolution.jsp?solutionid=250905111941973&amp;page=1&amp;position=0&amp;q=ramscentral\">this Knowledge Article.<\/a>\u00a0 If you have specific reporting or dashboard needs, we encourage you to submit your suggestions via our <a href=\"https:\/\/vcu-amc.ivanticloud.com\/?Scope=SelfService&amp;CommandId=NewServiceRequestByOfferingId&amp;Tab=ServiceCatalog&amp;Template=7239F1BEE97B4413935497C97DC6623A\">Improvement Request Form<\/a>. Note: The Improvement Request Form is accessible in RamsCentral through the IT Self Service Role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>More on CareerWorks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In August, following a year of dedicated research and development in partnership with the Student Success team, Application Services launched CareerWorks. This first-of-its-kind application is designed to prepare students for what comes after&#8230; a job in their chosen field utilizing the degree they just spent thousands of dollars on.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CareerWorks centralizes key data from a growing list of university platforms, including Handshake, People Grove, Canvas, and Banner, to create a single source of truth. The application then leverages this data to build a personalized, gamified experience for students, empowering them to complete key &#8220;Milestones&#8221; on their career journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"914\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2025\/09\/three-screens-falling-1-1024x914.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2025\/09\/three-screens-falling-1-1024x914.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2025\/09\/three-screens-falling-1-300x268.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2025\/09\/three-screens-falling-1-768x685.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2025\/09\/three-screens-falling-1-1536x1370.png 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2025\/09\/three-screens-falling-1-2048x1827.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The launch of CareerWorks was a significant collaborative effort all around the University, a testament to cross-campus collaboration. The TS Application Services team led the process, working with various team members in Academic Technologies, Administrative Systems, Information Security, Network Services, and the VCU Computer Center, whose expertise and ongoing support were essential to this release and the next.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Zoom Security Update<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The start of any new academic year brings an increase in Zoom activity and with it, unfortunately, new threats to meeting security. Technology Services staff work diligently to protect VCU Zoom account members\u2019 privacy and data, but as always, it\u2019s vital for each user to exercise caution and vigilance in their online activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Information Security Office and the Zoom Support team have identified multiple domains as security threats and barred them from participation in VCU Zoom. In addition working with the vendor support team, a feature was added earlier this month which analyzes joining patterns, IP address and other behavioral indicators of bot activity to prevent unauthorized or malicious automated programs from joining and disrupting meetings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ultimately, however, the MVP when it comes to effective meeting security is the meeting host, operating with a sense of alertness and preparation. Hosts have the power to set restrictions that apply to all their meetings, employ defenses when scheduling individual meetings, and\/or call upon a wide array of tools for real-time damage control with a meeting in progress.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2025\/09\/image-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-352\" style=\"width:608px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The VCU Zoom Support team has created the following video showing how to prevent, mitigate and report security incidents: <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/zoom\/2025\/09\/19\/secure-your-meetings\/\">https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/zoom\/2025\/09\/19\/secure-your-meetings\/<\/a>Additional information is available on the <a href=\"https:\/\/academictech.vcu.edu\/instructional-technologies-toolkit\/zoom-desktop-conferencing\/privacy-and-security\/\">VCU Zoom Information Page<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/zoom\/2025\/09\/19\/secure-your-meetings\/\">VCU Zoom Blog<\/a> and in the downloadable <a href=\"https:\/\/mssvideo.vcu.edu\/Zoom%20Security%20Guidelines%202025.pdf\">Zoom Meeting Security Guidelines<\/a> document.\u00a0 Additionally, Zoom Support can be reached at <a href=\"mailto:zoom@vcu.edu\">zoom@vcu.edu<\/a> to respond to any questions or concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to all of my VCU colleagues who made all of the above possible!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thanks to an amazing team effort, the start of the Fall semester went remarkably smoothly with no major issues occurring. This was achieved while launching multiple new services and improving existing ones. I know our students, faculty, and staff are deeply appreciative of the service and support they receive, and I am thankful for all [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-345","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/345","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=345"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/345\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=345"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=345"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=345"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":340,"date":"2025-08-29T17:35:42","date_gmt":"2025-08-29T17:35:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/?p=340"},"modified":"2025-08-29T17:35:44","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T17:35:44","slug":"august-2025-cio-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/2025\/08\/29\/august-2025-cio-update\/","title":{"rendered":"August 2025 CIO Update"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we embark together on another new academic year, VCU Technology Services (VCU TS) continues to collaborate with our partners from around campus to support many facets of campus life by providing critical services to students, faculty, staff, and the extended VCU community. One of the most critical components of this mission is to support the success of our students. I am very happy to share some information on a couple of new services for Fall 2025 that will help to drive student success, but I also want to share one of the highlights of this summer that also demonstrates our commitment to our students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>VCU TS Summer Internship program<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This summer, VCU TS offered 5 paid student internships.\u00a0 The internships went from early June to early August (8-10 weeks) and involved working 15-20 hours per week. Each intern was assigned to a full time IT mentor who developed an 8 week internship project plan prior to the start of the internship and dedicated time and effort to mentoring a student. The IT mentor was also responsible for connecting the student with the appropriate system access, data access, staff resources, etc. to accomplish the internship goals. After a kickoff meeting at the Technology Operations Center held on June 2, the interns worked on their assigned projects from June through July, meeting with their IT lead at least once a week to review progress and obtain feedback and support. On August 1, a meeting was held in which the interns provided a final project presentation to their mentors and TS leadership and formally handed off their project work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2025\/08\/image-1024x270.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2025\/08\/image-1024x270.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2025\/08\/image-300x79.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2025\/08\/image-768x202.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2025\/08\/image.png 1284w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I attended both meetings, and I cannot say enough about how impressed I was with the quality of work our interns did as well as their dedication to learning from this opportunity.\u00a0 I am also grateful to the many TS staff who took the time to devote to this program, and I know both the interns and TS greatly benefitted. From one of the interns: <em>\u201cI was shown many resources even outside of VCU for the field I interned in. I appreciate this because it allows me to continue to learn even after the internship is over. Both of my mentors worked with me on areas I wasn&#8217;t as familiar with and gave me a good foundation as well.\u201d<\/em> From another: <em>\u201cMy mentor accelerated my learning by guiding root-cause debugging instead of giving answers, setting a high bar in code reviews, and coaching me on communicating impact. He gave me autonomy, which built confidence and ownership.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are now working on building and expanding upon this program and will definitely make this a normal part of our operations.\u00a0 And it\u2019s also important to recognize that much of what we accomplish in TS is due to our excellent student employees who work on a daily basis across multiple areas.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>New for Fall<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I am very excited about new features now built into the <a href=\"https:\/\/mobile.vcu.edu\/\">VCU Mobile<\/a> app and launched earlier this month.\u00a0 With the introduction of Day-at-a-glance, one screen that integrates data from multiple sources, students can now see everywhere they need to be and everything they need to do on their mobile device at any time. With many other new great features and integrations with other services, VCU Mobile is a personalized and dynamic mobile hub for students, staff, and faculty, allowing us to better serve the diverse needs and experiences within the population we serve.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"566\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2025\/08\/image-2-1024x566.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2025\/08\/image-2-1024x566.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2025\/08\/image-2-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2025\/08\/image-2-768x425.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2025\/08\/image-2.png 1392w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another exciting new application is Career Works.\u00a0 Developed with Student Enrollment Management and Student Success (SEMSS), this application has just gone live and can be used by students and their advisers to manage and track progress on activities and milestones students need to complete in order to successfully navigate their personal career and professional development. This includes tracking job fair and career management event attendance, adviser appointments, student employment and internships, credentials earned, and much more.  It integrates with multiple other systems including Handshake and LinkedIn to give students and advisers one place to monitor career management progress and to produce a career management transcript.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"978\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2025\/08\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2025\/08\/image-1.png 978w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2025\/08\/image-1-300x221.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2025\/08\/image-1-768x565.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 978px) 100vw, 978px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These two new applications represent just a small part of the many services and systems that support our students.  Just as a reminder, the <a href=\"https:\/\/ts.vcu.edu\/about-us\/technology-support-services\/strategic-communications\/campus-tech-guide\/\">Campus Technology Guide<\/a> provides a full listing of services available to students and employees that are supported by VCU TS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to all for what has been an amazing start to an exciting new academic year!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we embark together on another new academic year, VCU Technology Services (VCU TS) continues to collaborate with our partners from around campus to support many facets of campus life by providing critical services to students, faculty, staff, and the extended VCU community. One of the most critical components of this mission is to support [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-340","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/340","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=340"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/340\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=340"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=340"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=340"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":337,"date":"2025-06-27T13:59:51","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T13:59:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/?p=337"},"modified":"2025-06-27T13:59:51","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T13:59:51","slug":"june-2025-cio-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/2025\/06\/27\/june-2025-cio-update\/","title":{"rendered":"June 2025 CIO Update"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Summer is now in full swing, with TS teams working to complete multiple projects in time for the start of the fall semester.  Applications are being developed and enhanced, classrooms are being refreshed, and infrastructure is being upgraded. We also have teams working on processing pay increases and preparing for fiscal year end closing.  Of course, this happens as we continue all of our normal operations and hopefully get some summer vacation time on the books. For this month&#8217;s entry, I&#8217;d like to highlight our knowledge management initiative as well as report on a successful event held in May.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The VCU IT Knowledge Base &#8211; It all starts with search<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This spring, a team of VCU Technology Services (VCU TS) knowledge experts launched the <a href=\"https:\/\/knowledgebase.vcu.edu\">VCU IT Knowledge Base<\/a>. Years in the making and the result of team members hard work across many VCU TS departments, this is the foundation of our desire to provide a better experience for the VCU community. Our other support pathways, including the <a href=\"https:\/\/ts.vcu.edu\/it-support-center\/\">IT Support Center<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/go.vcu.edu\/ramscentral\">RamsCentral<\/a>, will still exist to provide excellent support as always, but we want to give community members the tools to find answers themselves right when they need it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is accomplished through the implementation of a knowledge management framework called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.serviceinnovation.org\/kcs\/\">Knowledge-Centered Service<\/a>, or KCS. It&#8217;s all about capturing and improving knowledge as work happens \u2014 when a tech support agent or service owner solves a new issue, we make sure that solution is documented, searchable, and reused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXfYhmbGqS1puZvr_YwK_okbSFxIWngMGwXPt4SZwQOiEf3yO6HYJynUfDLb3VywQrMorWa9EGvaLUsv2wR5_NE1p-GtrT1F_IL4HI6GTo5hqDCYZCHQGtQrfuyZ4G9LNaU7E7z4?key=zDf1BOpyCOhYoJl6qx4Cjw\" alt=\"A collage of KCS-aligned organizations, e.g. Dell, JMU, F5, The University of Edinburgh, etc.\" style=\"width:597px;height:auto\" title=\"A collage of KCS-aligned organizations\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><sub>\u2192 VCU Technology Services joins a large family of KCS-aligned organizations. These are just a few examples.<\/sub><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">KCS enables Technology Services to provide faculty, staff, students, and community members with up-to-the-minute solutions that are easy to find and available exactly when they need it most. KCS-based knowledge management uses our team members&#8217; expertise along with community feedback to build a knowledge base that enables quick and accurate solutions for common issues. With KCS, everyone will benefit from more effective support and access to a robust collection of consistently updated solutions, tailored to their needs just when they need it.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The VCU IT Knowledge Base tool was selected to provide a comprehensive platform that optimizes our investment in knowledge management. This tool is deeply integrated with KCS practices, encompassing knowledge quality assurance, content standardization, and analyst coaching. This service delivers a complete solution, enabling seamless knowledge delivery across all our channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It all starts with a search. The knowledge base is built on natural language and understands what you mean when you write it. Just type what you need and let the knowledge management service provide the answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXfBlDjfSMvuL5rFvbpd45SLHCs_1GsP0Uj96GLw9ULN3_I4po6aXwBRmBjYvg5p7m5cflpECgecBQQBfw1XX1PXFD3cxLNR3BtttuGJT0slQKMpUFyHcQ6wevV9sImL6ue3jTIE?key=zDf1BOpyCOhYoJl6qx4Cjw\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:685px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The VCU IT Knowledge Base service is already integrated with RamsCentral, enabling our analysts to find and apply knowledge articles during support interactions quickly. We\u2019re working to expand these integrations to make support even more seamless. In the future, community members can get answers from the knowledge base by chatting with us on our website, bringing our collective knowledge right to where people need it most. Furthermore, articles will be automatically surfaced during ticket submission, helping community members find answers without waiting. We\u2019ll also make it possible to create new articles directly from ticket resolutions, ensuring that helpful solutions are captured and shared as part of our regular workflow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The launch of the VCU IT Knowledge Base marks a major step forward in how we support our community. By embracing the KCS methodology and investing in tools that are based on the VCU IT Knowledge Base service, we\u2019re not just improving our processes \u2014 we\u2019re building a smarter, more responsive support ecosystem. As our knowledge base grows and integrations deepen, we\u2019re making it easier than ever for students, faculty, and staff to find the help they need from wherever they are. This is only the beginning, and we\u2019re excited to keep evolving in step with the needs of VCU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dell Roadshow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In May, Dell and VCU TS hosted a product roadshow at the Student Commons, bringing together members of VCU\u2019s IT community from across both campuses. With thirty attendees, the event provided an in-depth look at Dell\u2019s latest product lineup, including updates on naming conventions, configuration options, and chip availability for current and upcoming models through the fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attendees had the opportunity to get hands-on with several new Dell models, exploring their features firsthand. The event was well received by both the VCU community and Dell, reflecting strong interest, especially after a two-year event hiatus. The pent-up demand for insights into Dell\u2019s offerings was evident, reinforcing the value of such engagements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Building on this momentum, Dell has committed to hosting more events, including virtual open house sessions. Plans are underway to schedule these hour-long virtual sessions in the coming months, ensuring continued access to the latest updates and product insights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXfCB5n67iESHFDOG8fidU2MQRv_py08zJMxxndbawIGI6xJFD-VDOE1PlOX3vMdu1yt--KtPVyWv4gHUfmimYsftmYAn3ZnTmiCrlnvdxeZa5OVgoM2IZ6hogTTDshw87argQF6dg?key=rop3YkJw7BEMcQmt1So85A\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:580px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As always, thanks to the ecellent teams in Technology Services and across the IT community at VCU for all you do!  Best wished for a most excellent summer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alex<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summer is now in full swing, with TS teams working to complete multiple projects in time for the start of the fall semester. Applications are being developed and enhanced, classrooms are being refreshed, and infrastructure is being upgraded. We also have teams working on processing pay increases and preparing for fiscal year end closing. Of [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-337","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/337","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=337"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/337\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=337"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=337"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=337"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":332,"date":"2025-05-28T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-28T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/?p=332"},"modified":"2025-05-27T15:56:49","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T15:56:49","slug":"may-2025-cio-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/2025\/05\/28\/may-2025-cio-update\/","title":{"rendered":"May 2025 CIO Update"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another academic year is in the books and we are now in the full swing of preparing for next fall.  This month, I want to highlight RamsCentral.  Not only am I excited for all of the substantial improvements we are making in IT Service Management with this tool, but I am even more excited that we are leveraging this in other areas of VCU&#8217;s service delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Introducing RamsCentral: A New Era for IT Service Management<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In October 2024, we proudly launched <strong>RamsCentral<\/strong>, our new IT Service Management (ITSM) solution. This significant upgrade replaced our previous system, Cherwell, marking a major step forward in how we deliver and manage IT services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"309\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2025\/05\/image-1024x309.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-334\" style=\"width:702px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2025\/05\/image-1024x309.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2025\/05\/image-300x90.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2025\/05\/image-768x232.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2025\/05\/image.png 1267w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Core Capabilities from Day One<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From its inception, RamsCentral provided robust support for key ITSM functions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Incident Management:<\/strong> Effectively handling and resolving IT issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Service Request Fulfillment:<\/strong> Streamlining the process for all service requests.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Change Management:<\/strong> Managing and implementing IT changes smoothly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>HR Case Management:<\/strong> Providing integrated support for human resources inquiries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Enhancing Our Service Delivery: The Benefits of RamsCentral<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RamsCentral was designed with efficiency and user experience in mind, delivering immediate benefits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Streamlined Request Catalog:<\/strong> We&#8217;ve drastically reduced our service catalog from over 1,200 unique offerings to under 400, with plans to refine it even further. This makes it much easier for users to find what they need, improving navigation and searchability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Direct Form Linking:<\/strong> Technicians can now send direct links to request forms, simplifying the submission process for end-users.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Customizable Forms:<\/strong> Each request form is tailored to capture only the necessary information, improving accuracy and user experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Integrated Knowledge Management:<\/strong> RamsCentral seamlessly integrates with <strong>Right Answers<\/strong>, our knowledge management solution, enhancing self-service options and improving support efficiency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>HR Case Management with Integrated Knowledge:<\/strong> Our HR case management includes integrated HR knowledge, leading to faster case resolution and improved employee support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"445\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-27-110515-1024x445.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-27-110515-1024x445.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-27-110515-300x130.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-27-110515-768x334.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-27-110515-1536x667.png 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-27-110515.png 1683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Navigating the Challenges of a Major Transition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As with any significant system overhaul, we encountered a few challenges:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Email Limitations:<\/strong> As a Google Workspace user, we&#8217;re limited by Google&#8217;s outbound email limit of 2,000 emails per day per account. With Cherwell, we mitigated this by using multiple outbound email accounts for different activities. RamsCentral, however, is limited to one outbound account. Our initial workaround for this proved problematic after launch, so we&#8217;ve since reverted to using native Gmail and reevaluated our communication strategy from RamsCentral.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Process Alignment:<\/strong> RamsCentral is built around a <strong>Request Management<\/strong> process, while our Cherwell integration was centered on <strong>Incident Management<\/strong>. While not inherently an issue, this required us to reimagine some business workflows, especially since we can convert a request to an incident, but not the other way around.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Routing Issues:<\/strong> We&#8217;ve also addressed various routing issues as they were reported, ensuring smoother operations over time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What&#8217;s Next for RamsCentral: Building for the Future<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;re continuously enhancing RamsCentral, with several exciting developments underway:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;re actively building out the <strong>Configuration Management Database (CMDB)<\/strong>. We&#8217;ve completed the development of the <strong>Application Inventory<\/strong> and are continuing to develop the <strong>Server and Endpoint Configuration Items<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;re also working closely with our vendor to develop comprehensive <strong>Reporting, Survey, and Process Adherence Review Dashboards<\/strong>. Beyond that, we&#8217;re exploring the integration of an <strong>AI-powered chatbot<\/strong> to enhance knowledge retrieval and leverage other benefits AI can provide in the ITSM space. Looking further ahead, we&#8217;re investigating the potential for expanding RamsCentral into <strong>Project and Portfolio Management<\/strong>, as well as supporting other key business processes.RamsCentral represents a significant leap forward in our IT service capabilities, and we&#8217;re excited about its continued evolution to serve our community better.\u00a0 If you have any questions regarding RamsCentral, please email <a href=\"mailto:ITSMO@vcu.edu\">ITSMO@vcu.edu<\/a> and we would be happy to answer any questions you may have.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many thanks to the ITSM team for all of their efforts in bringing RamsCentral on-line, and many thanks to all of those in TS and across the IT community for providing the content and expertise to make this tool a useful and effective resource for the entire VCU community!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Another academic year is in the books and we are now in the full swing of preparing for next fall. This month, I want to highlight RamsCentral. Not only am I excited for all of the substantial improvements we are making in IT Service Management with this tool, but I am even more excited that [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-332","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/332","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=332"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/332\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=332"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=332"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=332"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":330,"date":"2025-03-31T13:44:32","date_gmt":"2025-03-31T13:44:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/?p=330"},"modified":"2025-03-31T13:44:32","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T13:44:32","slug":"march-2025-cio-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/2025\/03\/31\/march-2025-cio-update\/","title":{"rendered":"March 2025 CIO Update"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we move through Spring semester, I thought I would share a few important reminders for the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kicking off a Digital Spring Cleaning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spring has sprung, and you know what that means\u2026 Spring cleaning! Just like your own home, your VCU network drives and Google Workspace account may begin to accumulate extra items, such as messages and files. Those that must be retained should be stowed away in an appropriate place to use\/access later. Once eligible for destruction, these records must be cleaned up in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lva.virginia.gov\/agencies\/records\/timely.asp\">timely manner<\/a> and in accordance with university policy and state law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXfpYr6B9EFGD23FRPB18YhKszx62sOQlX1xEPKEQSqW5_Pn-dvdv2zWMabyFaZl-4CWgoIxrMMKHQB0OWOlv0LAWryqtLC0lQzDn7xQG5zdbLe8lKKmE7UvWO-xVv7IrEURTSKFeg?key=0NOzBcHsn2QHzTaDdkrp-sUG\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below, we\u2019ve outlined the recommended resources and contact information for additional questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Online Resources:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/knowledgebase.vcu.edu\/portal\/app\/portlets\/results\/viewsolution.jsp?solutionid=250210105905013&amp;page=1&amp;position=2&amp;q=\">Network Drive Records Management<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/knowledgebase.vcu.edu\/portal\/app\/portlets\/results\/viewsolution.jsp?solutionid=250225161858510&amp;page=1&amp;position=0&amp;q=\">Records Management &#8211; Email<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/knowledgebase.vcu.edu\/portal\/app\/portlets\/results\/viewsolution.jsp?solutionid=250225162747150\">Records Management &#8211; Google Drive<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contacts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>IT Support Center\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Phone: (804) 828-2227<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email: <a href=\"mailto:itsc@vcu.edu\">itsc@vcu.edu<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IT Service Desk Portal: <a href=\"https:\/\/go.vcu.edu\/ramscentral\">https:\/\/go.vcu.edu\/ramscentral<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Records Management Office\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"mailto:recman@vcu.edu\">recman@vcu.edu<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaboration Services\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"mailto:drgee@vcu.edu\">drgee@vcu.edu<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Navigating IT Governance for New Application and Software Purchases at VCU<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"http:\/\/itgovernance.vcu.edu\">IT Governance<\/a> process at VCU is utilized when someone wants to pursue, purchase, renew or find a technology solution to meet an identified business, teaching, research or operational need. Prior to purchase, please submit your proposed application to the IT Governance process for a data security, accessibility, and business review. Following this process helps us manage risk, optimize resources, and maintain the security and integrity of VCU&#8217;s IT environment. Here&#8217;s a guide to navigating this process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Initial Consultation and Preparation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Impact Assessment:<\/strong> Begin by determining the potential impact of the new application or software. The IT Governance Impact Assessment Matrix, mentioned on the<a href=\"https:\/\/itgovernance.vcu.edu\/submit-for-review\/\"> VCU IT Governance website<\/a>, helps classify the impact as either high or low.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vendor Documentation:<\/strong> Gather the required documentation from the vendor. The specific documentation needed will depend on the impact level determined in the previous step.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>IT Consultant (High-Impact Investments):<\/strong> If the investment is classified as high-impact, consulting with an IT Consultant is mandatory. Use the IT Consultation checklist to guide this consultation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Proposal Submission:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>IT Governance Submission Form:<\/strong> Submit your proposal using the appropriate IT Governance Submission Form. VCU uses separate forms for new IT investments and renewals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important Contact Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>IT Governance and Procurement Process:<\/strong> For questions about the IT Governance process or the procurement process, contact ITGov@vcu.edu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>IT Security:<\/strong> For questions regarding IT security, contact infosec@vcu.edu.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By following these steps, you can ensure that your new application and software purchases align with VCU&#8217;s IT governance framework, promoting a secure, efficient, and well-managed IT environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to all for their dedication and hard work in providing IT services and solutions to the VCU community.  Stay tuned for updates on various strategic inititiatives and projects that are in the works!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we move through Spring semester, I thought I would share a few important reminders for the community. Kicking off a Digital Spring Cleaning Spring has sprung, and you know what that means\u2026 Spring cleaning! 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I look forward to attending <a href=\"https:\/\/techfair.vcu.edu\/\">Tech Fair<\/a> on 10\/30 and 10\/31 and am excited to interact with colleagues I don&#8217;t get to see in person as often as I would like.  For this month&#8217;s entry, I feature one service that has just launched and one service that is sunsetting (but also has a replacement).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Introducing RamsCentral: A New Era of Service Management at VCU<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This fall, Technology Services introduced RamsCentral following the retirement of the previous service. This move to a modern service management framework allowed the ITSM Office team to enhance the service management experience for both analysts and customers. The new RamsCentral service supports the following processes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>IT Request Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IT Incident Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IT Change Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IT Knowledge Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HR Case Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HR Knowledge Management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Besides a significant user interface update, the customer-facing portal also upgrades the customer experience with a streamlined and intuitive redesign of the IT Service Catalog, essentially a service picker for the customer. We moved from over 1,200 service items in the previous system to under 400 in RamsCentral at the time of launch. This is a better experience for the customer while leading to fewer misdirected tickets to analysts, promoting faster and more efficient service. The ITSM Office team is continuing its efforts to further simplify these options and improve user experience for the customer and analyst.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"382\" height=\"194.29723082115788\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXdl8XcsicmXyu7yHBpTWvgf5WvpEGvjBQWSpptUdNnh7vrjuFZIpGlAJBKT-p-lzIyJa5sKuwg98st9muRtg7ZIYPBpO4WYtyNeyIliUG899tcVAyTYfnupn8L9SxtwyKj9WFMVIgSUyFhNEFLamOuJ_Qjf?key=OS0LUeDSe95h1ByZOITSGw\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After launch, the ITSM Office addressed email routing issues that could not be tested pre-launch and completed a redesign of the email workflow. This new workflow is designed to promote consistent mail delivery and consumption. Additionally, the ITSM Office team implemented post-launch improvements in form design, team composition, and other features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we reach a stable state, the ITSM Office has several improvements and development efforts planned. The primary focus is the launch of Asset Management and the Configuration Management Database in RamsCentral , which is expected by the end of the year.  The team will then work on Mobile Self Service, Mobile Analyst capabilities, AI enhancements, and improvements to Knowledge Management integration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have any questions about RamsCentral, please contact the ITSMO at <a href=\"mailto:ITSMO@vcu.edu\">ITSMO@vcu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Decommissioning of Lon-Capa&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After careful planning and consideration and with the help of faculty and key stakeholders, the decision has been made to decommission the Lon-Capa system. Lon-Capa has been used at VCU for many years as a solution for STEM learning needs, but in recent years it has been plagued by unyielding usage, support, and security issues. The decommissioning will take effect on July 1, 2025, with no new course creation requests accepted after the Spring 2025 semester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">M\u00f6bius, a cloud-based learning platform by DigitalEd, will replace Lon-Capa and will offer enhanced features for creating and deploying STEM course materials. M\u00f6bius will be accessible via Canvas and available to all faculty, staff, and students. Training and support for the transition will be provided, with details available on the <a href=\"http:\/\/go.vcu.edu\/mobius\">go.vcu.edu\/mobius<\/a> web page. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"984\" height=\"652\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2024\/10\/Image-10-29-24-at-6.54\u202fPM.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2024\/10\/Image-10-29-24-at-6.54\u202fPM.jpeg 984w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2024\/10\/Image-10-29-24-at-6.54\u202fPM-300x199.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/659\/2024\/10\/Image-10-29-24-at-6.54\u202fPM-768x509.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 984px) 100vw, 984px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/learning-systems\/\">Learning Systems blog<\/a> for updates about the Lon-Capa decommissioning, and for any questions or assistance, the Learning Systems team can be contacted at <a href=\"mailto:LSRequest@vcu.edu\">LSRequest@vcu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As always, I am grateful to the Technology Services team and our colleagues across both campuses who work tirelessly to provide IT solutions and support to the VCU community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alex<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Happy Halloween (almost)! I look forward to attending Tech Fair on 10\/30 and 10\/31 and am excited to interact with colleagues I don&#8217;t get to see in person as often as I would like. For this month&#8217;s entry, I feature one service that has just launched and one service that is sunsetting (but also has [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-321","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/321","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=321"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/321\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=321"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=321"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/cio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=321"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}]